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Top Hat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Man’s top hat made of gray beaver or other fur felt. Flat brim. 1/2” gray grosgrain hatband knotted at side. Lined with fine silk gauze mounted on white paper. The top lining has narrow green floral stripes woven into the gauze and a makers mark printed in gold. Brass ventilator with printed gold ‘frame.’ Deep black leather sweat band. About 7” tall. From front, flares a bit at top while from side it tapers very slightly toward top.
G2006.095
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Headwear
Historic Costume
Top Hat
Male
felt
Fur
Grosgrain
Silk Gauze
Gray
1845 - 1860
Makers Mark
Inside Top
"Williams 148 Genesee St, Utica"
English
Stamped
7 in